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Attachment of Residential Deck Ledger to Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Floor Systems CG No. 2501
This research report provides construction details for residential deck ledger attachment to metal plate connected wood truss floor systems. The applicable codes and standards follow the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). Proper attachment of the deck ledger to the house is critical for ensuring that an “attached” deck is safely and securely supported at this location. This report provides details for attaching a 2-inch nominal lumber deck ledger to residential floor systems constructed with metal plate connected wood floor trusses.
This document is effective until December 31, 2027. After that date, this dated version of the document should not be relied upon. 
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